Hi! My name is Margaret, I am a pet owner and animal lover, whoโ€™s joined the Loving Paws & House Sitting Team June 2024.

I grew up with dogs and fish and while, due to my brotherโ€™s allergies growing up and now my husbandโ€™s, I can not have cats of my own, I do regularly house sit for the furry lovebugs of my friends and family just to get my fix and am so grateful that I get to do this work.

I have been married for over 20 years and have two teenagers, a son and daughter + one mini goldendoodle, Watson. If you know, you know. There is nothing better than that front door greeting after a long day out in the world. It fills your bucket and resets your energy.

I made quite a career shift this year. I have a commerce degree from McGill University and an MBA from Ottawa University, where my son is currently enrolled. Life comes full circle! After completing an extensive professional career in one of Canadaโ€™s Crown Corporations, I have pivoted to focus on the truly meaningful experiences and opportunities that align with my personal values. I am happiest when building effective connections and enabling growth in our communities. I am a part time communications, change, governance and event specialist in the non-profit sector and am pairing that work with my dream to spend more time in nature, more time with animals, those loyal and devoted family members that we canโ€™t live without, and more time being active. Combining the ability to connect and celebrate people and making connections with your pets in your community is such a wonderful and purposeful way to spend my work life.

I canโ€™t wait to meet you and your pet.